PC or T5 lighting on a glass canopy

[lapizzaro]

Hi Guys - Does anyone know whether a glass canopy will shatter if i put a power compact or T5 fixture (with legs) of 260 or 380 watts (coralife or Current USA) over it and leaving space for evaporation? I am trying to light a corner tank without hanging a fixture or using the wall. I wanted to use MHs but was told that would get too hot. Thanks

 

[MikeS]

It really shouldn't...PC's or T5's don't run nearly as hot as MH's...I've had both glass and plexiglass covers under my VHO/PC combo, with no problems at all... if you are concerned, get tempered glass, that way at least if something was to happen, you don't have a bunch of sharp jagged shards of glass everywhere.

MikeS

 

[fishcrazee]

Why do you want the glass canopy on? I think most people put the lighting directly over the water, with varying distances between the light source and the water.

 

[lapizzaro]

I really don't want the glass canopy but it appears I might have no choice. I am trying to light a 92 corner tank and have 22 feet ceilings and I have been banned in using the walls. The trianglar shape is giving me fits.
Thanks